Reflecting on her childhood, Emily Lennox recalls the profound distress she felt when her beloved older sister, Caroline, was disowned by the family for marrying Mr. Fox. When Emily finds herself in love and seeks a similar union, she appro…

With her marriage to Lord Fitzgerald secured, Emily found further contentment in persuading her parents to welcome Caroline into their home. This familial happiness proved fleeting, however, as loss followed swiftly upon loss. Soon, simmeri…

Having secured a suitable match for Louisa in Ireland, Emily now faced Caroline’s insistence that Sarah be formally introduced into London society. When Sarah was presented before the king, he recognized her immediately as the little girl w…

It eased Emily’s heart to witness the younger children thriving under the guidance of their innovative new tutor, Mr. Ogilvie. Meanwhile, finding little solace from her detached husband, Sarah sought comfort elsewhere and began an affair. T…

Emily was heartbroken by news of Lord Fitzgerald’s grave illness. Sarah, meanwhile, seemed to accept the solitude that awaited her, and lent a hand in nursing Mr. Fox through his last days. His passing left Caroline so weakened, she scarcel…

With unrest simmering across Ireland, and Emily’s son, Edward, deeply involved in the burgeoning rebellion, the sisters held fast to the belief that their family’s standing, influence, and generosity would shield them from harm. They succee…